Category: Sports
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Injury Woes for Real Madrid: Dani Carvajal Stretchered Off in Tears with a torn ACL After Villarreal Clash
By Orenge Wycliff Dani Carvajal suffered a torn ACL during the crash between real Madrid and Villareal and is expected to be out for the rest of the season. Photo | Curtesy Injury Woes for Real Madrid: Dani Carvajal Stretchered Off in Tears with a torn ACL After Villarreal Clash Real Madrid celebrated a hard-fought…
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Ten Hag: No Quick Fix for Struggling Man Utd
Erik ten Hag, Manchester United’s manager, emphasized that he isn’t a magician who can instantly solve the team’s issues after their disheartening 3-0 defeat to Liverpool at home on Sunday. The Dutchman is feeling the pressure just three games into the new Premier League season following a 2-1 loss to Brighton last weekend. Despite a…
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Red Card Stalls Arsenal’s Winning Run in Tense Brighton Standoff
In a match that left fans and pundits talking, Arsenal’s unbeaten streak was halted by Brighton in a 1-1 draw filled with drama at the Emirates Stadium. The major talking point was Declan Rice’s first Premier League red card. The incident ensued during the second half when Rice was given his marching orders after a…
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Brighton Stuns Manchester United with Last-Gasp Victory
Brighton handed Manchester United a bitter defeat with a 2-1 victory, thanks to a dramatic 95th-minute header by Joao Pedro on Saturday. The result marked a triumphant Premier League home debut for Brighton’s 31-year-old manager Fabian Hurzeler, leaving Erik ten Hag’s side with mounting concerns ahead of their clash with Liverpool. United seemed poised to…
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City Triumphs Over Chelsea in Season Opener
Manchester City kicked off their defense of the Premier League title positively, overcoming Chelsea with a 2-0 victory on Sunday despite facing preseason setbacks. Erling Haaland and Mateo Kovacic scored the goals, overshadowing Enzo Maresca’s debut as Chelsea’s manager. City approached the game without their Euro 2024 players – Rodri, Kyle Walker, John Stones, and…
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Arsenal’s Title Quest Starts with Victory over Wolves
Arsenal commenced their quest for the Premier League crown with a 2-0 triumph over Wolves, powered by Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka’s goals. Havertz, the German striker, broke the deadlock in the first half at the Emirates, followed by Saka, the England flanker, who solidified the victory post-halftime. This win served as the bold declaration…
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Imane Khelif: Triumph and Controversy Upon Heroic Return
Large gatherings celebrated the return of Imane Khelif, a polarizing figure and Olympic boxing victor, to her home region of Tiaret, located southwest of Algiers. Late Friday, thousands gathered to welcome the gold medal winner of Algeria, who became embroiled in a gender dispute during her Olympic journey to win the women’s 66kg division. When…
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Arsenal’s Title Quest Starts with Victory over Wolves
Arsenal commenced their quest for the Premier League crown with a 2-0 triumph over Wolves, powered by Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka’s goals. Havertz, the German striker, broke the deadlock in the first half at the Emirates, followed by Saka, the England flanker, who solidified the victory post-halftime. This win served as the bold declaration…
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Chelsea Boss Maresca Confident Chelsea Will Challenge City’s Dominance
Chelsea’s manager, Enzo Maresca, strongly believes that his team, which has recently undergone expensive renovations, is on the verge of competing with Manchester City for the Premier League championship. Maresca, who joined Chelsea from Leicester this season, becomes the club’s latest manager under Todd Boehly’s ownership, which commenced in 2022. Chelsea found themselves a considerable…
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Excitement Peaks for Safari Gravel Series Finale in Vipingo
The finale of the eagerly anticipated 2024 LOOP Safari Gravel Series is set to take place on Saturday, August 24, at Vipingo Ridge in Kilifi County. This event will serve as the concluding chapter of the series which commenced at Tatu City in February and made its journey through the scenic hills of Iten in…
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Eldoret Backlash Over Kipyegon Statue Amid Olympic Celebrations
On Thursday in Eldoret, a prominent location known for producing exceptional runners, a statue intended to honor Olympic icon Faith Kipyegon was met with widespread disdain and humor from Kenyans celebrating their Olympic champions. The statue, a poorly crafted representation of a woman donned in attire featuring the Kenyan flag, was swiftly taken down following…
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“Premiership Kickoff: New Faces, Big Matches, and High Stakes For Manchester United in Season Opener”
The 2024/25 Premier League season opens with Manchester United welcoming Fulham on Friday while reigning champions Manchester City face a challenging visit to a big-spending Chelsea side on Sunday. Liverpool’s new head coach, Arne Slot, will also draw attention during his competitive debut with a Saturday fixture at Ipswich, a team celebrating its promotion after…
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“Team Kenya celebrates triumphant return from Paris, honored by President Ruto”
The triumphant squad from Kenya, after their impressive performance at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, received a warm welcome upon their return on Tuesday evening. The team’s arrival was led by Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, who was accompanied by gold medalists Faith Kipyegon (1500m) and Beatrice Chebet (5000m and 10000m). Murkomen accoladed the team’s…
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Manchester United is on the Verge of Signing Bayern Munich duo Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui
Manchester United is on the verge of securing a deal for Bayern Munich duo Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui, with the transaction expected to be over £50m. Reports from the BBC indicate that the Red Devils have offered £38.6m along with £4.3m in additional payments for de Ligt, who captained Erik ten Hag’s Ajax…
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Sifan Hassan Strikes Gold as Obiri Gets the Bronze in the Women’s Marathon
Sifan Hassan’s endurance strategy at the Olympic Games finally paid off after she sprinted away for Olympic marathon gold in the French capital on Sunday. The Ethiopian-born Dutch athlete came into the marathon on the back of two bronze medals won in the 5,000m and 10,000m in an astonishing bid for podium placings in three…
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US Women’s Basketball Team Wins Olympic Gold Medal for the Eighth Consecutive Time
The US women’s basketball team clinched a record eighth consecutive Olympic gold, outshining their French counterparts, who were buoyed by their fans’ enthusiastic support. This victory at the latest Olympics marks an unparalleled streak in the sport, dating back to the Atlanta Games in 1996. It sets a new record for consecutive golds in any…
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“You Will See Me Differently, I Won’t Run-That’s Life”: Kenyan Icon Eliud Kipchoge Says After “The Worst Marathon” of His Career
Two-time Olympic champion and world record holder Eliud Kipchoge has confirmed he will not run at Los Angeles 2028. The Kenyan icon has retired from a 20-year Olympic career after failing to finish the marathon at Paris 2024, being reduced to a walk and eventually pulling out after 31km. Kipchoge called it his “worst marathon”,…
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Majestic Closing Ceremony Of the Olympics to be Held at the Stade de France on Sunday
In a few hours, the Olympic Games will be wrapped up in style as Thomas Jolly and his team will stage “Records”, an exceptional all-new show at the Stade de France. This show will bring all events of the 2024 Olympics to a close after more than two weeks of sporting activities. For the closing…
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Kaylia Nemour Wins First Gymnastics Gold Medal for Algeria and Africa
Kaylia Nemour of Algeria delivered the country’s first Olympic gold medal in gymnastics, putting together a thrilling routine in the uneven bars final on Sunday to edge Qiu Qiyuan of China. Sunisa Lee of the U.S. picked up her third medal in Paris and sixth of her Olympic career by grabbing bronze, exactly where she…
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Tamirat Tola wins Olympic marathon for Ethiopia While Eluid Kipchoge Falls Out of the Race
Today, Ethiopia’s Tamirat Tola won the gold medal in the Olympic marathon. Tora, who had been leading for most of the race, clocked a time of 2:06:21, thereby breaking the record for the race. The 32-year-old athlete has become good at excelling in warmer conditions after he got his first big win in the World…
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Chebet Win’s First Olympics Gold Medal for Kenya in the 10,000m Race
World record holder Beatrice Chebet has won yet another gold medal for Kenya in the 10,000m race at the 2024 Paris Olympics games on Friday night. In a quest for “revenge” against Guday, who is seen in the Kenyan camp as the athlete responsible for the problems that the multiple Olympics and world champion Faith…
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Former African Football Boss Issa Hayatou Dies at 78
The former African Football President Issa Hayatou died in Paris on Thursday, 8th August, after a long battle with illness just a day before his 78th birthday. He was a former 400m and 800m champion of Cameroon. After serving as the secretary of the Cameroonaise de Football (FECAFOOT) in the 1970s, the Cameroonian was the…
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Meet Joy Wanja, The Designer Behind the Olympics Attires for the Opening Ceremony
Hailing from a humble and modest single room in Nairobi’s Ngara, the talented designer has made great steps and her work has placed her among the proud designers responsible for the Olympics. She was responsible for designing the attire for the Kenyan team for the Olympics opening ceremony. All these speak to her creativity, resourcefulness…
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President Ruto Dissolves Cabinet in Response to Public Outcry: A New Dawn for Kenyan Governance
President Ruto Dissolves Cabinet in Response to Public Outcry: A New Dawn for Kenyan Governance By Orenge Wycliff President Ruto Dissolves Cabinet in Response to Public Outcry: A New Dawn for Kenyan Governance Photo| Curtesy In a bold and decisive move, President William Ruto has dissolved the Kenyan Cabinet, a decision hailed by many as…
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Faith Kipyegon Smashes 1500m World Record at Paris Diamond League, breaks her own World record by clinching 3 . 49.04
Faith Kipyegon Smashes 1500m World Record at Paris Diamond League, Photo | Curtesy Faith Kipyegon, the reigning queen of middle-distance running, has once again etched her name in the annals of track and field history. In a spectacular display of athleticism and determination, Kipyegon shattered her own 1500m World Record at the Paris Diamond League…
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Kenya’s Athletic Prowess Shines on the Global Stage
Kenya continues to solidify its reputation as a powerhouse in athletics, with recent performances in international competitions showcasing the country’s talent and determination. Kenyan athletes dominated the long-distance races at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, bringing home numerous medals and setting new records. Icons like Eliud Kipchoge and Faith Kipyegon have become global ambassadors for the…
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The Rise of Gengetone: Kenya’s New Music Wave
In recent years, Gengetone has taken the Kenyan music scene by storm, captivating audiences with its catchy beats and relatable lyrics. Originating from Nairobi’s vibrant youth culture, Gengetone blends traditional Kenyan sounds with modern urban influences, creating a unique and energetic genre. Artists like Ethic, Sailors, and Boondocks Gang have become household names, delivering hit…